Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers over the Iran war, rejecting accusations that it was launched without evidence of an imminent threat. The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing discussed the Trump administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Democratic lawmakers for a second day over the Iran war. Hegseth called Democrats 'reckless naysayers' and 'defeatists from the cheap seats', saying they failed to recognize U.S. military successes against Iran. The hearing was convened to discuss the Trump administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine stressed the need for more drones, missile defense systems, and warships. Sen. Jack Reed argued that the war has left the U.S. in a worse strategic position, with 13 American troops killed and over 400 injured. Hegseth received solid Republican support, with Sen. Roger Wicker commending the budget proposal and Hegseth's efforts against Iran.
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